Palestine
Mar. 14, 2024
Olive Trees in Gaza Among Conflict's Collateral Losses
As fuel runs out in Gaza, Palestinians are turning to their family olive trees for firewood.
Dec. 13, 2023
An Olive Harvest Under Bombardment in Southern Lebanon
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has drawn in Hezbollah militants from Lebanon, threatening olive farmers and their livelihoods.
Sep. 11, 2023
A nongovernmental organization seeks to plant 50,000 olive trees across Gaza and the West Bank to improve the economic outlook of Palestinians.
Nov. 14, 2022
Jordan Halts Imports of Olive Oil from Palestine
Citing its own bumper harvest, officials in the kingdom said they would prohibit bulk imports from the neighboring West Bank until the harvest is completed.
Oct. 24, 2022
Farmers in Gaza Expect Bumper Harvest
Growers expect to harvest 45 tons of olives, allowing them to meet domestic demand for olive oil and table olives and export the rest.
Sep. 27, 2022
Olive Farmer Unearths an Ancient Mosaic in Gaza
The Byzantine-era floor was discovered accidentally. However, the remains of walls and glass artifacts show that the area could yield even more stunning discoveries.
Apr. 11, 2022 Producer Profiles
Bringing Palestinians and Israelis Together Through Olive Oil Production
Mar. 2, 2022 News Briefs
Dec. 6, 2021 Production
Jan. 6, 2021 Africa / Middle East
Aug. 12, 2020 Africa / Middle East
Destruction of Olive Trees in West Bank Is an Attack on Palestinian Sovereignty, Activists Say
Jul. 29, 2020
Despite Challenges, Soap Production Continues in West Bank
While the majority of Palestine’s soap factories have closed after years of occupation and economic hardship, a few have managed to hang on. Giving a modern twist to ancient practices, some producers are not ready to wash their hands of the business yet.
Feb. 19, 2020
Israel Blocks Palestinian Exports Through Jordan
The move comes as a response to a Palestinian government boycott of Israeli cattle imports. The Palestinian agriculture minister said the government is already planning counter-measures.
Mar. 6, 2019
Signs of Hope in Palestine's Olive Oil Sector
Free trade deals with Indonesia and the U.K. could provide Palestinian producers with ample export opportunities. The prospects of another poor harvest may complicate this.
Apr. 5, 2018
The Gethsemane and Its Sacred Olive Oil
In Jerusalem last Thursday, like every year, the extra virgin olive oil produced from the olive trees of Gethsemane was blessed at the Holy Sepulcher.
Apr. 20, 2017
Palestine Becomes Olive Council's Newest Member
Palestine, a land where olives have been cultivated for thousands of years, signs the 2015 International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, becoming the IOC's newest member.
Feb. 15, 2015
A program to promote cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian farmers has been extended.
Jan. 8, 2015
Young Artist Pounds Olives to Paint Pictures
Olives are used as a paintbrush by Areej Lawen, a young Palestinian artist from Nazareth, to paint her art works over a piece of cloth.